check on

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagecash is king
- You know what they say, cash is king!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageI didn't sign up for this.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagenot going to see the light of day
- It's not going to see the light of day.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagetouchy feely

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagewatered down

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagewalk a mile in my shoes
- You might be a little nicer to him if you had to walk a mile in his shoes.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageidle chit chat
- We were idly chit chatting when the fire alarm went off!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageopen door policy
- My manager has an open door policy and she is always ready to answer my questions.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagethe powers that be
- The powers that be seem to have their own agenda!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageblows my mind
- It's blows my mind how quickly the year has passed!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagetwo way street #negotiation
- Marriage is a two way street.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagegive and take #negotiation
- There's a lot of give and take in relationships.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageback up to speed
- I will be back up to speed as soon as I heal from my surgery.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageon the same page
- We are all on the same page.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto be slammed
- I'm slammed at work! I have got so much to do!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageinitial offer #negotiation
- the first offer made to a candidate

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagecounter-offer #negotiation
- an offer made in response to a previous offer including changes

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto lowball/ highball #negotiation
(to make an offer much lower or higher than expected )

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagedeadlock #negotiation
(when the parties cannot reach an agreement )

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageamplify #negotiation
(expand; give more information )

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagearbitration #negotiation
(conflict that is addressed by using a neutral third party )

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagebargain #negotiation
(try to change a person's mind by using various tactics)
- My wife likes to bargain at the farmer's market.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagebottom line #negotiation
the most important factor or point

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger image deal-breaker #negotiation
essential condition to a contract which, could cause one party to pull out of the deal

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageamendment #negotiation
a change to something

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageleverage #negotiation
(bargaining power) something that gives one party a greater chance at succeeding over another

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagetentative solution #negotiation
an agreement that depends on some conditions, so that it might not be a final agreement

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagelog-rolling #negotiation
trading one favor for another

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagethe ball is in one’s court #negotiation
is time for someone to deal with a problem

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagecut-throat #negotiation
ruthless

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto decline an offer #negotiation
to not accept an offer

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto weigh up the options #negotiation
to review all the options

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto reach an agreement #negotiation
to agree on something

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto improve on an offer #negotiation
make an offer more attractive

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto yield #negotiaton
to give in to another's requests

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto iterate on an offer #negotiation
make another offer

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto back down #negotiation
to stop asking for something

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto call the shots
the person who makes the decisions.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto draw the line
to put a limit on what you will do or allow to happen

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto drive a hard bargain #negotiation
to fiercely negotiate and demand what you want

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto have an ace up one’s sleeve
means to have an important and secret advantage in a negotiation, competition, etc.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageover my dead body
is an expression used to communicate that a person will do anything to prevent something from happening.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto get on someone's nerves
- You are getting on my last nerve! This is your last warning!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto drown your sorrows
- Drinking to drown your sorrows will only prolong your pain.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageputting out fires
- I've putting out fires all day long; my team is not trained and they don't know what to do.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageThe cat is out of the bag!
- Someone let the cat out of the bag, our secret project is now all of over the Internet!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageshooting the shit
- We were shooting the shit last night.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagebullshitting
- We spent the night bullshitting about nothing.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagetalking shop
- We were talking shop for awhile.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagecatching up
- I caught up with an old friend last night.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagemouth watering
- These cookies are absolutely mouth watering.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagefinger food
- There was a lot of good finger food at the bar during happy hour.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagetruth or dare
- The teenagers played truth or dare until early morning.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagewomb to tomb
- A good socialist economy will take care of you from womb to tomb.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageget a grip
- Get a grip! It's not the end of the world!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagewear and tear
- My shirt has seen a lot of wear and tear.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageblock party
- We are going to have a block this party and invite all of our neighbors.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagethe apple doesn't fall far from the tree
- The apple doesn't fall far from the tree is a phrase that is typically said **in connection with children who show qualities or talents that are similar to those of their parents**.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageread the fine print

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagein my opinion
- In my opinion, this book is terrible.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageTGIF
- Thank God it's Friday!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagethrow a wrench into your plans
- When the client decided to change suppliers at the last minute, it really threw a wrench into our plans.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageWe can figure it out together.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageMoney doesn't grow on trees!
- Be careful how you spend your earnings. Money doesn't grow on trees!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageIt goes in one ear and out the other!
- When I hear people talk about politics, it goes in one ear and out the other!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageon a case by case basis
- We need to review each bug on a case by case basis.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagetalk him down
- The police are trying to talk him down off the roof.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageshit happens

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto get cut off
- He just cut me off! Some drivers are so rude!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagestressing out
- He is stressing out over the project.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageover reacting
- Why are you over reacting?

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageimpartial observer
- I will be an impartial observer at the contest.
- I will be an impartial observer at the election.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageimpartial bystander
- I was an impartial bystander until the policeman started to question me.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageI got the impression.
- I got the impression that we were wasting our time.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagelike a fish out of water
- I'm like a fish out of water! I don't what to do!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagea blanket statement
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- Q : All Ukrainian men drink vodka every night!
- A: That's a prejudiced and untrue blanket statement!
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made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagegive me a minute to think
- Hold on! I don't know! Give me a minute to think!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagedon't hold your breath
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#mermaid
- Q: Howard said that he will pay me back.
- A: Don't hold your breath, he has no money!
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made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageanytime soon
- I won't be able to do it anytime soon.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto click with someone
- I clicked immediately with her.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto be run down
- No one takes care of the park so it looks really run down.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto jump for joy
- My wife was jumping for joy when I surprised her with a new ring.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto count on someone
- You can count on me.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageassume the worst
- We can assume the worst!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagebring the house down
- She really brought the house down when she sang "I'm Sexy and I Know It".

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageI scratch your back. You scratch mine.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageWhat's he talking about?

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagedaily life
- We all must bear the pressures of daily life.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagewe have a bad connection
- I'm sorry, can you repeat that? We have a bad connection.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageby the deadline
- I need to get this done by the deadline.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageno matter what we do
- No matter what we do at this point, the seas will continue to rise for generations.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagejust for your information
- Just for your information, it's supposed to rain tonight.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagecommon practice
- It's common practice to hold the door open for people.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagecross selling

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto get used to
- I need to get used to the hot weather.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagestresses me out
- This music really stresses me out!
- Owning a car really stresses me out.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagewax and wane
- His interest in exercising waxes and wanes.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageebb and flow
- I watched the ebb and flow of the party with great interest.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagecoined a term
- I just coined a new term: evaluatable.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagesame shit, different day
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#mermaid
- Q: - How's it going?
- A:- Same shit. Different day!
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made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagein any case

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageso on and so forth

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageIf not now, when?

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagecome and go

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto be green
- He's green to the industry.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagehistory buff
- He's a history buff.
- She's an art buff.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto take a lead role
- I have asked the manager from the other team to take a lead role at the next meeting.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagethey are key players
- We need to include them as they are key players.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagemaster of ceremonies
#mermaid
- Q: Who will be the MC?
- A: Helen will be the master of ceremonies.
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made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagecouch potato
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made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagehonestly speaking

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagequiet as a church mouse

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto say the least

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto level up
- I need to level up your skills.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto bump up
- You need to bump up your game!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto pump up
- Pump up the volume! I love this song.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageTake as much time as you want!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagegot sunburned
- I got sunburned over the weekend.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageknow thyself

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagedepends on
- We depend on her to deliver.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto show off
- She likes to show off her new diamond.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto be laser focused

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto be in a rut
- I felt like I was in a rut at work.
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made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagemarriage is a two-way street

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagemarriage is a tug of war

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagemarriage is a game of give and take

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageget to know each other

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagespoiler alert

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageword salad
- He spilled his thoughts on us like a word salad.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageidea salad

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagespit balling
- We were just spit balling ideas.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageoff-the-cuff

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageover the moon
- I'm over the moon with joy that my wife left the hospital feeling better.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageoutlook on life
- How do you maintain your positive outlook on life?

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagedeadly serious
- I'm deadly serious about this: don't mess up!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto man up
- We need to man up and do this thing!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageI need to switch gears.
- Hold on a sec. I need to switch gears.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageit's a piece of cake
- It's a piece of cake to fall off a bike.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageawhile ago
- He met his father in the hospital awhile ago.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagein my opinion
- In my opinion, X is the most important idea.
- In my opinion, we haven't budgeted enough time?

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagecommon sense
- Common sense is not common. [[topic common sense]]

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagePerfect enemy is good.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagebutcher's bill
- Our army paid a high butcher's bill after our last battle.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageIt's a step in the right direction.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto zip up
- We need to zip up this project.
- Can you please zip me up?

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagepay off
- Our bet paid off! [[tense past simple]]
- This will investment will never pay off. [[tense future simple]]

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto sneak around
- The pentesters were sneaking around in the network.
- Why are you sneaking around behind my back?
- Why are you sneaking around in my desk?

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto be screwed
- We are totally screwed!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagescrewed up
- I screwed up the dates.
- I screwed up the production server.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageI've got good intel on X.
- Where did you get this intel?

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto crack a joke
- He likes to crack a joke every now and then.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageslow and steady
- Slow and steady wins the race.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageslow your roll
- You need to calm down! You need to slow your roll!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagebark up the wrong tree
- I think you are barking up the wrong tree.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagefool around
- Don't fool around in a production environment.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto fool around with someone
- My wife and I were fooling around last night.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagefrom the ground up
- We built this company from the ground up.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageput down
- I am going to put this down right here.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageas far as I know
- As far as I know, she will be arriving tonight.
- As far as I know, it's not required.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageIf you don't have anything nice to say then don't say anything at all.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagethis too shall pass
Don't worry about the small things, this too shall pass.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto put out fires
I feel like a fireman. All I did was put out fires.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageeye opening event

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageeye opener

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagecriss-cross
She criss-crossed the country.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageleaning towards
I'm leaning towards this idea more than that idea.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagelet me try to remember
Give me a second. Let me try to remember the name of the company.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageclerical error

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageit could have been much worse
It was bad, but it could have been much worse.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagethe plan went pear shaped
We had to admit that we had failed and our plans went pear shaped.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagethe plan fell apart
Our plan fell apart in the face of COVID19.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageadding an addition
We are adding an additional bathroom to our home.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto pay our respects
We paid our respects to his memory.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageIt's inspiring!
The view from here is inspiring.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagepart of my routine is to...
It's part of my routine to ride my bike to work on Thursday.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagesooner or later
It will happen sooner or later.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageI can't explain it.
I can't explain it very well but I think I love you.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagespur of the moment
It was a spur of the moment idea.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagecontrol freak
She is such a control freak! Everything has to be her way!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagebuyer's remorse
He felt buyer's remorse after his new sport car.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagetoo many chiefs not enough Indians
This is a classic case of of too many chiefs not enough Indians.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto make cosmetic fixes

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagefollow your logic
I'm not sure I follow your logic.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageout-of-body-experience
- I had an out-of-body-experience while I was on the surgeon's table.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto turn the other cheek
- We were taught to turn the other cheek.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagesweeping statement
- To say that all Americans are X is a sweeping statement.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagethe benefit of the doubt
- We should give him the benefit of the doubt.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagethat's an understatement
- To say that she is difficult to work with is an understatement.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageflaky
- Phoebe is very flaky.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagepushover
- She will do whatever you ask. She's such a pushover.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagepush back
- We got a lot of push back when we asked for more money for the project.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageyour days are numbered
- I have to tell you that your days are numbered here. You will get fired on Friday!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagemoral obligation
- I feel no moral obligation to help the drunk passed out on the bus bench.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageI'm interested in how it turns out.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageI'm interested in seeing how it turns out.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageI'll give it a try.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagedecent amount of X
- We have a decent amount of food for the party.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto take risk
- I am going to take a risk here and say that you are feeling uncomfortable.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagenight owl
- He likes to stay up late like a night owl.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageearly bird
- She's quite the early bird. She gets up every day at five in the morning.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagethe rules of the road
- You need to follow the rules of the road.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagestuck in a situation
- I'm stuck in a bad situation.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagethe lay of the land
- I took me awhile to learn the lay of the land.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagelost time
- We lost time when we had to cross through the city.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagewaste time
- I feel like I'm wasting my time at this job.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageno strings attached
- She said that there were no strings attached but you know what that means.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageatone for sins
- I need to atone for my sins.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagego through the motions
- I just went through the motions!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagean eye opener

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagestart from scratch

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagemake from scratch

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagedon't sweat the small stuff
- My grandmother told me not to sweat the small stuff.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagedon't overthink it
- I know you like to consider every angle but I would recommend you don't overthink it.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageit's foolhardy
- It's foolhardy to think that human behavior will change any time soon.
- It's foolhardy to think that everyone will agree with you!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagein my humble opinion (IMHO)
- In my humble opinion, you are wrong.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageno strings attached
- You promised me that there were no strings attached but now you are asking for more from me!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto nail it
- You nailed it! You got it right!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageI'm looking forward to it!
#mermaid
- Q: See you next week!
- A: I'm looking forward to it!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageI'm looking forward to seeing...
- I'm looking forward to seeing to how they do it.
- I'm looking forward to seeing you next week.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageGive me a second.
- Give me a second. I'm busy right now.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageplanned obsolescence
- There is evidence that planned obsolescence is systematic.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageeye opening experience
- My first colonoscopy was an eye opening experience!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageput in my two cents

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagedon't sweat the small stuff
- My grandmother told me not to sweat the small stuff.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagewe were at a total standstill
- After the server went down, we were at a total standstill!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto touch base
- I need to touch base with my wife first before I confirm anything.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageThere's more than one way to skin a cat.
- We can do it any way you like! There's more than one way to skin a cat.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageItalian strike
- Do the job but do the job poorly, that's an Italian strike.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageno holds barred
- The fight was really bad! It was no holds barred.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagehit below the belt

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagecook up a storm
- She cooks up a storm when her friends come over.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagedancing on the edge of a knife
- He's dancing on the edge of a knife.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageon thin ice
- You better be careful! You are on thin ice.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageyou are on the razor's edge
- You are on the razor's edge!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageconstantly on alert for something
- I'm constantly on alert for fire!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageno/don't rush
- Don't rush!
- Please get me that file but there's no rush.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagedon't rush anything
- My grandmother used to say that's it's best not to rush anything.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto stock up

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagelook forward to
- I look forward to seeing you this weekend.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageit's up to you
- You can have whichever one you want. It's up to you.
#It's up to you to decide.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagefair enough
- We agreed that the deal was fair enough.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageit's not up to you
- This decision is not up to you to decide.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagekeep out of it
- I don't want you to get involved. So please just keep out of it.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagepet peeve
- My pet peeve is not having breakfast in the morning.
- His pet peeve is weak coffee at the office.
- In general, sloppiness is my pet peeve.
- Mandatory recycling is his pet peeve.
- Wet towels on the bed are my pet peeve.
- What is your biggest pet peeve about restaurants?
- My neighbor's bouncing a ball early in the morning is my pet peeve.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagering a bell
- Does any of this ring a bell?
- Does it ring a bell?
- Does that ring a bell?
- Hey, that rings a bell! I just remembered what we were talking about.
- I said, "Hello Eugene, does any of this ring a bell, Eugene?" ## Hey Eugene
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made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagered herring
- We all fell for the con man's red herring.
- The politician dangled a red herring of cleaner streets to hide his call for higher taxes.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagegrey area
- The new law does does nothing to reduce the grey area around who is responsible for cleaning up the streets.
- How governments will tax crypto currency is a grey area.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagegreen light
- The construction project got the green light from the city.
- My wife gave me the green light to buy a new car.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagered light
- Amsterdam is famous for it's red light district.
- We got the red light from the manager on the new feature.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagegot the blues
- He's got a bad case of the blues since his girl left him.
- I'm beginning to get the blues.
- As Johnny Cash sang, "Get rhythm when you get the blues".
- I've got a case of the blues.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagegoes without saying
- It goes without saying that your well-being is more important than any contemporary issue.
- In that case, what's being said without being said is that Emma is sleeping with Jerry.
- It goes without saying that politicians are corrupt.
- It goes without saying that Putin is a crook.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageBored to death
- I have nothing to do. I'm bored to death.
- I hate it when I'm bored to death.
- Would you rather be super busy or bored to death?

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageit begins to wear thin
- After some time, even the best of things begins to wear thin.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageone foot in the grave
- He was clearly not doing well. He had one foot in the grave.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageASAP
- I want it ASAP!
- Our manager is not very patient. He wants everything ASAP.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagestory of my life
- "It's the story of my life".
- She smiled and replied, "Story of my life".
- That sounds like the story of my life.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageon the road to health
- He's been sick for awhile but now he's on the road to health.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageenjoy the simple life
- You've enjoyed the simple life, doing your own thing and not worrying about anyone.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageMoney laundering
- There is no evidence of money laundering.
- He was also held on suspicion of money laundering.
- He is a moneylender and has been caught stealing from his victims.
- There are also acute concerns over money laundering.
- In the end, the jury convicted them of money laundering.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageseventh heaven
- Everybody thinks it is seventh heaven.
- "We're in seventh heaven," she whispers.
- "He was in seventh heaven with that thing".

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagecloud nine
- He's exhausted but on cloud nine.
- I returned to work on cloud nine.
- "Confidence-wise, I'm on cloud nine right now," Bickell said.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageover the moon with happiness
- "When I found out I was pregnant, I was over the moon with happiness," she says.
- I am over the moon with joy.
- We brought him home, and the kids were over the moon with joy.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagehit the books
- I need to [hit the books,study] before my exam!
- College is not only where you hit the books.
- Hit the books and "pay attention and get it right".

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagered tape
- I hate [red tape,bureaucracy].
- Red tape interferes with everyone's business!
- Private firms are strangled with red tape.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageout of the blue
- My uncle called me out of the blue!
- My colleague got fired out of the blue! He didn't see it coming!
- The client asked for new functionality out of the blue!
- A knock on the door out of the blue interrupts your reading and you walk downstairs to open it.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto get rid of syn~ to purge
- What do you need to get rid of?
- I need to get rid of toxic relationships in my life.
- I need to get rid of some old clothes.
- I need to get rid of unhealthy habits.
- Let's get rid of those old boxes.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto get out of something
- I need to get out of this place!
- I need to get out of this mood!
- I need to get out of this relationship!
- I need to get out of this {noun}!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagewhite elephant
- Our monolithic code has become a white elephant so we've decided to move into micro-services.
- Is it another white elephant like the Concorde?
- We wanted to ensure it didn't become a white elephant".

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagemouth watering
- It makes my mouth water.
- It's making my mouth water.
- The idea is mouth watering!
- She is mouth watering! (informal)

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageover the rainbow
- I'm over the rainbow with happiness!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagea little bird told me
- Later he added, "A little bird told me that if I get off, I'll never know why".
- So either a little bird told the company this was a possibility, or more likely it's just a smart option to include when your craft and apps are being put into national security and life-and-death type situations.
- A little bird told us that you are trying to conceive, so let's cut to the chase now, shall we?

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto find common ground
- Use your findings to find common ground and build rapport.
- "We're trying to find common ground".
- He advised both to find common ground.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagebone to pick
- "I have a bone to pick with you," Meryl Streep said to the Bagger.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagehere on Earth
- Why are we traveling to the moon when we haven't explored our oceans here on Earth?

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageclose the [sale,deal]
- He couldn't quite close the sale.
- Clearly this was not enough to close the sale.
- We wanted to close the deal but the client had another question.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageIf I was in your shoes...

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagefall into depression
- I could have fallen into depression but I decided to move on.
- The United States is not going to fall into depression.
- It's very easy to fall into depression in this industry and it's important to have my family there to support me".

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger image keep your [eyes,ears] open for something
- "Keep your eyes open," she advised.
- I always say you should trust everyone but also keep your eyes open".
#Keep your eyes open for helpful material that you may not have been expressly looking for.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagefound no [trace,sign] of something
- The searchers found no trace of him.
- They found no trace of her.
- "The FBI has found no trace of forgery".

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagepage turner

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagefrom time to time
- I see her from time to time.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageShe's doing her own thing.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageAre you into X?

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagepay my respects
- I need to pay my respects to the family of the dead man.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagein a hurry
- I can't talk right now, I'm in a hurry.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto do a favor

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto tune it out
- You have to learn to tune it out or it would drive you crazy.
- "I had to learn to tune it out," she said.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageenough is enough
- "Enough is enough already," he said.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto vent to
- I think it was a way for her to vent to other women.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto change the subject
- Not at all, I'll change the subject.
- We're going to change the subject.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagea heck of a lot
- That's a heck of a lot of first-class stamps!
- It just looks a heck of a lot better.
- The economy has gotten a heck of a lot worse.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageworking things out
- "The richer villagers have ways of working things out," he said.
- He still prefers working things out with pencil and paper.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageit is none of their business
- "It is none of their business," she says, with a wave of her hand.
- Then again, it is none of their business, because they have little say over the sports-car maker's managers or strategy.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageaches and pains
- As you get older, you will experience more aches and pains!
- I've got aches and pains all over.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger image get their hands dirty
- The more established agencies didn't want to get their hands dirty with derelict houses.
- Money managers need to get their hands dirty and find out more about crops.
- We never see them get their hands dirty, so to speak.
- # Ready to use
- He must be ready to use force.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger image the big step
- It's a big step from thinking about a new business to creating a new business.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagequit for the day
- I'm quitting for the day and going home.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageit was a big surprise for everyone

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagedown fall
- She was the cause of his down fall.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagedue diligence
- Make sure you do your homework. Due diligence makes all of the difference.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagecopy cat
- You are a copy cat!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagemore important than ever
- It's more important than ever to be empathetic.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagethe first thing that came to mind
- That was the first thing that came to mind!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagejust getting started
- Hold on. We're just getting started.
- The show's just getting started.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageover the weekend
- We're planning on going to the mountains over the weekend.
- I'd like to visit my parents over the weekend.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageovertime
- I like to work overtime because I get paid more!
- We don't get paid overtime, so I don't stay in the office longer than I have to.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagewe can handle it on our own
- We don't need your help, we can handle this on our own.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto run out
- (figurative) Honey we have run out of milk. I'm going to the store to pick up some more.
- (literal) I need to run out for a minute to collect a delivery.
- We must stop buying useless things or we will run out of money!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageuse common sense
- Common sense is not much more than understanding the rules of cause and effect.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagemake compromises
- We don't like making compromises but we have to do it anyway.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger image to cut someone slack
- You should go easy on him. Cut him some slack because he's had a rough week.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto cool off
- (literal) If you are overheating, you need to cool off or you might suffer a heat stroke.
- (figurative) Hey, you are clearly upset. Your yelling woke up the children. You need to cool [off,down].

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagetry to keep it simple
- I will try to keep it simple for you; lotteries are for people who can't do math.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagein the long term
- You know in the long term, none of this matters.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageplan B
- What's your plan B?

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagein our modern world
- There are some who say that in our modern world, everything is possible. I say to them, yes, and we should be afraid.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageevery choice has its [downfalls,drawback]
- My grand mother told me over and over, every choice has its drawbacks.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagePerfect is the enemy of good
- Let's not forget that perfect is the enemy of good.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto hate on
- Many people love to hate on the Chinese, but have never met a Chinese person.
- Advertising is easy to hate on, but it's what lets companies like Facebook, Google, and Twitter offer their services for free to everyone.
- It's hard to hate on bikes — they're one of the most efficient ways to travel.
- She went on to state that "Blair is one character that is fun to hate on.
- "A lot of people want to hate on me for doing what I did because they couldn't do it".

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto be called on
- They need your help over there. They called on you specifically.
- In that case, voters would be called on again, for a special election.
- In such a class, every student can expect to be called on to explain something.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto make the hard call
- It's clear Kat and Co. are willing to make the hard call and cut off under performing divisions.
- Indeed, it could be argued to be necessary: NGOs play a vital oversight role, and governments make the hard calls.
- Groupon "made the hard call to allow the team to focus on what really matters".

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagetrade off
- After negotiating for awhile, we found a good trade off.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagebad omens
This project is plagued with bad omens.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageat face value
- I will take your offer at face value.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageend up
- We ended up doing nothing. The whole weekend we spent on the couch.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageBS
- Bullshit!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto grow tired of someone/something
- I really don't want to hear anymore from you! I've grown tired of your BS!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto hang out with someone/somebody
- I hung out with my school buddies at the cafe.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageit forces me to think
- This will force me to rethink the situation.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger image take on a situation
- My take on the situation is X.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagemight give it some thought
- I might give it some thought.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagepain in the ass
- This is a real pain in the ass!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto get back on track
- We need to get back on track.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagedon't fall off the radar

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagestay in touch
- Let's stay in touch! (informal)

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageat any time
- You can call me at any time.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageI'm in transition!
I don't what to think about anything anymore. I'm in transition.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageI lost track of time!
- I'm sorry. I lost track of time!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagebummer
- That sucks! That's a bummer!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagemovable feast
- Easter is a movable feast, whereas Christmas is not.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagebear with me
- Please bear with me while I figure this problem out.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagebear in mind
- I want you to bear in mind that the woman is always right!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagemake up your mind
- I couldn't make up my mind! Do I want a latte or a cappuccino!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagescope creep
- We are suffering from scope creep! The client keeps adding new features!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageat face value
- I accepted her offer at face value.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageI was very popular...
I was very popular at the party because I brought some good wine.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageso far so good
He told me that it's so far so good.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagelet's take it outside

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagegood [manners|etiquette]

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagetypical [boy|girl|male|female]

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagejust signed up

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagego through with the deal

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageI feel meh.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger image[good |bad] mood
- She's in a good mood.
- He's in a bad mood.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageI don't know how it's going to work out.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageWhat's the plan, Stan?

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagerebuild from the bottom up

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagefrom top to bottom
- We need to re-evaluate the situation from top to bottom.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageI run every other day

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageIt's pretty much the same.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageWe'll go over the material later!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagepractice what you preach

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagelead by example

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagefrom womb to tomb
- The Chinese communist government promised it's citizens that the the government would take care of them from womb to tomb.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagemy mouth was working faster than my brain

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagesame shit, different day

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto free up your mind
- I need to disconnect for a bit and free up my mind.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageIt's a work in progress!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageit's on the tip of my tongue
- It's on the tip of my tongue, but I don't remember!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagegot sidetracked
- I didn't finish doing the dishes because I got sidetracked by the kids.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagethere's something wrong with my ...
- There's something wrong with my internet?

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagewipe that smug off of your mug!
- My mother told me to wipe that smug off of my mug after I told her that I kissed the beauty queen!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto sort out
- I took me awhile to sort it out.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto check in at a hotel

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto grab something

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto pass through customs

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto take advantage
- I took advantage of the open bar!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagestuck in line
- We were stuck in line for hours!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagemore than he bargained for
- His new job turned out to be more than he bargained for! He's working ten hours a day, six days a week.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto be surprised by
- I was surprised by her answer.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagerun into someone
- I ran into a former colleague in the metro.
- I ran into Uncle Tom at the airport.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagerun into something
- Honey! I've got bad news! I ran into the wall in the car.
- I ran into wall and broke my nose!
- She ran right into me and knocked me over!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagerun an idea by someone
- Let me run an idea by you. I think this will be the next Uber of X!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger image[came,ran] across something
- Honey! I ran across some good news! Flights to Milan are 40USD round trip!
- I ran across the report. It looks good.
- I came across an interesting article. I will share it with you later.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagetake turns
- My girlfriend and I take turns when preparing breakfast.
- We take turns for the deployment process.
- We take turns doing the dishes.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagegone for the day
- I'm sorry, he's not here! He's gone for the [day,week,month].

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageshe's not available
- I'm sorry, she's not available. Can I take a message?

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageoff the top of my head
- I can't think of anything off the top of my head!
- I can't think of stuff off the top of my head!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageas good as it gets
- I'm sorry, this is as good as it gets.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageWhat do you think about increasing security on our application?

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageWhat do you think about increasing my salary?

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageAre we still on for Monday?

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageheld up
- I got held up in traffic!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto raise the issue
- I raised the issue during the meeting.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagefree time
- I don't have a lot of free time.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto take pictures
- I like to take pictures.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagekicked to the curb
- I got tired of his lying and kicked him to the curb.
- I can't believe that I got kicked to the curb after 20 years of hard work for that company!
- I think it's about time for this old computer to get kicked to the curb.
- I heard Jenny's new boyfriend has already gotten kicked to the curb. Easy come, easy go!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageby nine o'clock
- I will eat dinner by 8 o'clock tonight.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageit slipped my mind
- My wife asked me to buy eggs. I forgot and didn't buy the eggs. It slipped my mind!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageonce every two weeks

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagethat's cheesy
- That love song is so cheesy!
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAyDmJvjxbg
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yStmrLoNKms

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagecan't get it to work
- Please help me! I can't get this code to work!
- I couldn't get it to work!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagenot my first rodeo

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagethe same as
- This library does the same as the other one.
- I have the same car as my neighbor! It confuses the hell out of my wife!
- He has the same hoodie as me!
- MLOPS is the same as DEVOPS.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagego ahead
- Should we go ahead with this plan?
- They can go ahead and we will see them later.
- He asked me if he could go ahead without me and I said, "Go ahead!"

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageright away
- My son needs to start working on his homework right away!
- Should I start this project right away?

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagein a (time)
- I will go to the market in two hours.
- In a few minutes, I will sit down for lunch.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagedrop something off
- I dropped my car off at the repair shop.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagedrop someone off
- I dropped my son off near his school.
- Could you please drop me off near the shop?

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagethe day after tomorrow
- I will have English classes the day after tomorrow!
- We will have a meeting with the customer the day after tomorrow!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagethe day before yesterday
- The day before yesterday we spent a quiet day at home.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagebeen waiting for
- I have been waiting for my new driver's license for weeks.
- I have been waiting all morning for my manager to call me about the new budget.
- I have been waiting for the pizza guy for hours!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagebeen looking for
- I have been looking for a new job.
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAyDmJvjxbg

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageput up with
- I had to put up with my neighbor's construction noise for three weeks.
- We had to put up with our kids studying from home for nearly a year!
- We had to put up with wearing face masks while we were in the [train,plane].

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageabout to do something
- We are about to start testing our new robot!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageset up (collocation)
- We should set up the tent before night fall.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageget cut off
- I was talking to my grandfather yesterday but we got cut off.
- Somebody cut me off on the freeway and I missed by exit!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageon my way
- I should have bought food on my way home but I forgot and now I'm eating ramen!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagecomes in
- The signal is coming in loud and clear.
- My headset comes in black and dark black.
- My t-shirt comes in four sizes.
- They tell me that this t-shirt comes in four sizes.
- There are many sizes available. This one comes in 8 different sizes, for example.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagedrop off something
- My shoes have a hole in them. I need to drop them off to get repaired.
- I should have dropped off my shoes earlier.
- I can drop you off at your apartment if you like. I live near you.
- We can drop off the kids at the park, while we go shopping at the market.
- I'm going to drop the kids off at school and then go to work.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagenothing fazes her
- She's seen it all! Nothing fazes her! Nothing bothers her!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagewith a twist
- Your birthday will be the usual family thing but with a twist! We've invited your ex-girlfriends too!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagekeep going
- We were bicycling and it was raining but we kept going!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagedrop by
- I dropped by the office to pick up my laptop.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageCan I put you on hold?
- She asked me if she could put me on hold because someone was at the door.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageout of curiosity
- Out of curiosity, what kind of bike pedals do you use?
- Out of curiosity, what kind of hair gel do you use?
- Out of curiosity, where does your sister live?
- How many lessons do you have daily just out of curiosity?

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagein charge of
- Mr. D is in charge of my English curriculum.
- My boss is in charge of digital marketing.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagerunning [out|short] of time]
- I need to prepare this report! I'm running short of time!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagethere are a lot of caveats
- You should think carefully before you buy that apartment! There are a lot of caveats!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagecaveat emptor
- Caveat emptor! That phone is too cheap!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageget a move on
- We need to get a move on if we are going to complete this task list!
- Break is over! Let's get a move on!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageget out of here
- I don't want to see you here anymore! Get out of here!
- I'm bored. Let's get out of here.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagea lot of hoops to jump through
- Our manager asked the team to jump through a bunch of hoops.
- HR has told me to do a bunch of stuff. It all feels like jumping through hoops to me!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto get sucked into something
- I got sucked into FaceBook this morning!
- I got sucked into a stupid meeting this morning!
- I got sucked into work last night!
- My sister sucked me into her charity project!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto keep an eye on

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageDue to circumstances beyond my control...

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageon an every day basis

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagein the field

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto make a good impression

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagelong story short

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagedoes the trick

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger image get the blood flowing

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagefull-fledged

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageheads-up

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageno biggie
- It's not worth worrying about! It's no biggie!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagebehind schedule
- We are behind schedule!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagethe deadline is looming

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageIn one stroke
- We took care of the whole problem in one stroke!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagekill two birds with one stone
- We were able to kill two birds with one stone!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagein the long run...
- In the long run, this will be give us a higher rate of return.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageit's high time we do something about X
- It's high time to finish this project!
- It's high time to end this meeting!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagemade in the shade

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagein a better light
- I can now see her in a better light. She's not everything she says she is.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageWe had a falling out
- We had a falling out, we are no longer friends.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagein the long run
- In the long run, this will be a good choice.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageI just met him. He's not my friend, he's just an acquaintance.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageI am familiar with him, but I don't know him.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger image“A-Game”
- Ok, guys put let's get your 'a-game' on, the client will be here in a few minutes! Be at your best!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageI was traumatized by the event!
- I think she was traumatized by her dog's violent death.
- I was mentally traumatized by the horror movie!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto yell at someone

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageI made a mistake.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageI made a decision.
- We don't do a decision, we make a decision.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagepass the floor
- The speaker was done and then passed the floor on to the master of ceremonies (MC).

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagepass the baton
- We completed the first phase of the project and I decided to pass the baton on to my subordinate because I was leaving the company.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageI can count them on one hand.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageWe run in the same circle.
- My wife and I don't run in the same circles all of the time! She likes samba and I like tango.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageHe was out of his mind!
- They were out of their minds drunk!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagewith today's technology
- It's amazing what we can do with today's technology.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagefor a small amount of money
- For a small amount of money, you can eat very well in Kathmandu.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagewe hit a roadblock
- The project hit a major roadblock when the server crashed.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagein the future

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageWe had bigger fish to fry.
- We have more important things to do! We have bigger fish to fry!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto hang out
- Let's hang out here until the bus arrives.
- I was hanging out at my friend's when his girl friend showed up.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageon the fly
We came up with a work around on the fly. In real time...during execution... it was awesome!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageI lost control of the situation!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageI got ahead of myself
- I thought I knew what was doing, but I got ahead of myself.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagethe whole point of this is...

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageI couldn't help hearing what you said...

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto wander off
- I let my dog wander off and now I can't find it!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagespring break
- Spring break is a big deal in the USA.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagespring cleaning
- My wife and I spent the weekend doing spring cleaning.
- - My wife and I did spring cleaning last weekend.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagethat's a tall order
- What you are asking for is a tall order!
- That's quite difficult request you are making. I'm not sure I can meet such a tall order.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagelong shot
- It's a long shot idea but it's a good one!
- NASA said that reusable rockets were a long shot. Elon Musk said, no problem.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageon the other hand
- We could do X but on the other hand it may not be the best choice.
- We could use a robot for this task but on the other hand a human might be better.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagefat and happy

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageWhy bother?
- The world is going to end! Why should we bother to save the whales?
- The snow keeps falling, why bother sweeping the sidewalk?

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagebump it up
- We might need to bump this issue up to the developers.
- Please bump my issue up to the managers.
- Bump up the music! Bump it up! Increase the volume!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagemurder and mayhem
- GTA 5 is nothing but murder and mayhem!
- The civil war in Syria was a horrific example of murder and mayhem.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagethat was neither here nor there

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageget rid of
- I need to get rid of a lot of junk in my place!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto make time
- Honey, we need to make time to talk!
- We need to make time to clean up the apartment before your mother arrives!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto beat the clock
- We managed to beat the clock and get everything ready before your mother arrives.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto kill time
- I am going to kill some time at the cafe! Call me when you are ready!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageCan you spare a moment?
- Can you spare a moment? Can you give me some help here?

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageWhat have you been up to? (informal)
- What's up?!
- What have you been doing?
- How's life?

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageI slept like a baby
- I slept very well!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagetrade-offs
- We should make an exchange! I'm willing to trade-off my Saturday mornings if you are willing to give me your Tuesday night!
- There are many ways to achieve our goals but we will need to make some trade-offs.
- What would you trade-off if you could be 24 for the rest of your life?
- Life is full of trade-offs.
- What is a recent trade-off that you have made?
- We bargained well! We didn't trade-off anything too valuable!
- What's the trade-off?

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagean open letter
- If you were to write an open letter to the marketing industry what would it say?
- If you were to write an open letter to the IT world what would it say?
- If you were to write an open letter to the software engineering community in Ukraine what would it say?

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto catch up
- I need to catch up! I'm far behind the latest in technology! My pencil is broken!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageI'm sick and tired of it!
- Please stop the world! I want to get off! I'm sick and tired of it!
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnn7Hs6aHEM

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto tax your brain
3^2 = 9
3^3
3 - 3 - 3 - 3 -3 (3 to the power of 5)
3 squared 3^2 or 3 - 3
3 cubed 3^3 or 3 - 3 - 3
- I don't want to tax your brain, but what were the results on the last regression test?
- This problem is really taxing my brain!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto tax your patience
- She has been taxing my patience all morning long with her bad violin practice.
- If you are trying to [tax my patience,drive me crazy], it's working!
- If you want to tax my patience, then keep doing what you are doing!
- My new manager is taxing my patience with his continuous requests for updates!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagetake a chill pill!
- Relax! Take a chill pill! Everything will be okay!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto drive someone crazy
- She has been driving me crazy all morning long with her bad violin practice.
- What drives you crazy about living in a city?
- People smoking in public places drives me crazy!
- People littering drives me crazy!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagecliffhanger
- The end of the last episode was a real cliffhanger! What's going to happen to our hero?
- Will this build work? It's a real cliffhanger!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagepick and choose
- Make a decision please! Pick and choose! We need to get moving.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageI won't spoil it for you.
- I don't want to spoil it for you but the girl dies in the end!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageSpoiler alert!
- Spoiler alert! I'm going to reveal the end of the movie!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagelike father like son
- John behaves just like Brian. Like father like son!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageas poor as dirt
- He is as poor as dirt!
(very poor)

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagebinge watch
- I binge watched all of the Rick and Morty shows over the weekend.
- What was the last show you binge watched?

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageas white as snow
- Her dress was as white as snow.
(very white)

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageBeauty is in the eye of the beholder.
- You know what they say, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
(What you think is beautiful might not be beautiful to someone else.)

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageBeen there, done that.
I was a bit disappointed by the whole thing. Been there, done that.
(I already had that experience.)

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagebest thing since sliced bread
(something very good)

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageBetter safe than sorry.
- We should lock the door when we leave. You know, better safe than sorry.
- You shouldn't eat that bad oyster! Better safe than sorry!
- My wife and I are going to visit the doctor about our cough. Better safe than sorry!
(It is good to be prepared for things even if they do not happen.)

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagebig as life
(very big)

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagebusy as a bee
(very busy)

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagechip off the old block
(A child who is a chip off the old block acts like their parent.)

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagecool down
- Don't stress! Cool down!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagecool as a cucumber
(calm)

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageDon't have a cow.
(Do not get too excited or upset.)

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagefat chance
(It will never happen)

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagefresh as a daisy
(something that is new, clean, or original)

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageGive a little, take a little.
(Help someone and they might help you.)

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageGo with the flow.
(Be flexible.)

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageHome is where the heart is.
(It feels good to be at home with family.)

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageIf it ain't broke, don't fix it.
(Do not change something that already works.)

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagefresh off the boat
Someone who has just arrived in country.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagejust fell off the turnip truck
(Someone who just fell off the turnip truck is inexperienced.)

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageKnock on wood.
(Knock on wood is a phrase people say when they do not want something bad to happen. It is like a "good luck charm." It is a saying to keep bad luck away.)

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageMoney does not grow on trees.
(Be careful how much money you spend.)

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageold as dirt
(very old)
- That idea is as old as dirt.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageonce in a blue moon
(not very often.)
- I see her once every blue moon.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageopen up a can of worms
(create new problems when you are trying to solve a problem)

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagerise and shine
(wake up)
- It's time to rise and shine!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageA rolling stone gathers no moss.
(If a person is always moving to new places, then he will never form relationships or have attachments to anything.)

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageStop and smell the roses.
(Take time to enjoy life.)
- My mother likes to tell me to stop and smell the roses.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageThe grass is always greener on the other side.
(Things or situations seem to look better for other people.)

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagetwo peas in a pod
(two people that are similar or have a very close relationship)

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagewhen pigs fly
(never)
He'll apologize when pigs fly.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageYou can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink.
(You can show people how to do things, but you cannot force them to do it.)

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagego off
- The camp manager told me that the lights will go off at 10 p.m.
- I think the fish in the fridge has gone off!(the fish has gone bad/spoiled)
- They went off that away! They left a while ago.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagenothing ventured, nothing gained
- Victor you should try to apply this technique to your bread baking. Nothing ventured, nothing gained!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageLet me sleep on it!
- I can't make any decision right now. Let me sleep on it!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageI'm not crazy about [it,this idea, your idea,any of this]

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageI need to step away for a [bit,moment,while]

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageThere’s An App For That!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagea lazy weekend

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagea housewarming party
- We had a housewarming party.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageworried about
- I'm worried about you! You don't get enough sleep!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagelazy as a log
- I was as lazy as a log.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagesick as a dog
- I was sick as a dog!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageit turned out
- It didn't turn out the way I had planned.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagea strong will
- She has a very strong will! She is going to swim to England!
- I have a strong will to complete this task before the weekend!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto cry out
- She tried to [yell,shout,cry] out before the car hit the dog!
- He cried out in pain when the doctor pushed in the catheter.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageAll that glitters isn't gold
- Not everything that is shiny is valuable. origin: Shakespeare

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageDon’t get your knickers in a twist
- Calm down!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageAll for one, and one for all
- Let's join together and fight the good fight! origin: Shakespeare

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageKiss and make up
- A phrase used after a lover's spat.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageHe has his tail between his legs
- He has lost his pride.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageAnd they all lived happily ever after
- The finale of countless movies and cartoons!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageCat got your tongue?
- What's wrong? Can't talk anymore? Cat got your tongue?

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageSomeone woke up on the wrong side of the bed
- John woke up on the wrong side of the bed! He is is in a bad mood!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageWe're not laughing at you we’re laughing with you
- Translate literally and you have the idea.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto make up a story
- He lied and made up a story!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto kiss and make up
- I'm sorry honey, I was wrong. Let's kiss and make up!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagethrough and through
- You are not a dev you are a teacher through and through!
- You are bad news through and through.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagebear with me
~ put up with my problems for awhile
- I asked my wife to bear with me while I painted the kitchen.
- My manager asked that we [bear, be patient] with her while she sorts out the vacation schedule.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagebear in mind
~remember

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto cut ties
- I had to cut ties with him.
- My wife wants me to cut ties with my beer drinking buddy!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageput on the back-burner
We need to put this project on the back-burner for awhile.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageburned out
I am feeling burned out at work.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageI'm fed up.
We are fed up with your bad attitude. You are fired.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagethis is a red flag for me
This clause in the contract is a red flag for me.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto make up a story
I can see you are trying to make up a story about why you are late. You are fired.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageI will keep that in mind!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageI'm a free spirit!
You can't lock me in an office! I'm a free spirit.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagewe have to dig out our X from the snow
- We had to dig our car out from the snow last week!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageBYOD
Bring Your Own Device

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageBYOB
Bring your own bottle
Bring your own beer
Bring your own booze (slang for alcohol)

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagehooch (slang for booze)

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageboozey
He's looking pretty boozey.
She's really boozey!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageIt cost a fortune
- My new [laptop,car,Tesla] cost me a fortune!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageit's a major drawback of X
- Not getting to know your colleagues personally is a major drawback of working from home.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageI can't do anything about it now.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto make a journey
- I would like to make a journey to X.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto do the shopping
- I need to do the shopping.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto make the bed
- Could you please make the bed?!
- Could you please make dinner?
- Could you please speaker louder?

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto make fun of someone
- You shouldn't make fun of the guy with bad hair!
- You shouldn't make fun of people with ugly dogs!
- def: to humiliate or embarrass someone

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto do exercises
- I will do my English exercises.
- I won't do exercises before going to sleep.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto do one's best
- I should do my best!
- He should do his best!
- We should do our best!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto make a speech
- I need to make a good speech.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto do a good job
- They should do a good job!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto make a mistake
- I shouldn't have made that mistake.
- I won't make the same mistake again!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto do the homework
- I should do my homework!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto do someone a favor
- Can you do a favor for me?

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto make a bargain
- We should have made a bargain.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto make a complaint
- How can I make a complaint?
- I should have made a complaint.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto make progress
- We will make progress.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto do the dishes
- I should have done the dishes.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto do the housework
- I should have done the housework.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto do the dishes
- I can do the dishes.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto make the bed
- I will make the bed.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto make dinner
- I must make dinner.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto make money
I need to make money.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto make a reservation
We should have made a reservation.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto do harm to someone
We shouldn't do harm to other people.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto make a decision
- They should have made a decision by now.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagemental breakdown
- I think she is having a mental breakdown! She's been crying all morning long!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageroll their eyes
- My manager caught me rolling my eyes when he said that we were the best team in the company.
- I roll my eyes a lot during meetings but only when the camera is off!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageit's a good investment in the future

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageTo Keep a Cool Head
- We should keep a cool head, the dollar is down but it's not out!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagepros and cons
- We need to evaluate the pros and cons of this decision.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageit's on my to do list
- Going to Sri Lanka is on my to do list!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagelet's take a break
- I'm bored! Let's take a break and go for a walk on the beach!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagethere's a lot of hype around X

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagenice to see you again

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageI needed to deal with some things.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageIf You Can't Stand the Heat, Get Out of the Kitchen
- Meaning: One should discontinue with a task if they are unable to cope with it due to pressure.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageJaws of Life
- Meaning: Usually this references a tool used by rescuers when they pry or cut open a car to save the occupant.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageIt's Not Brain Surgery
- Meaning: A task that's easy to accomplish, a thing lacking complexity.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageIt's not rocket science!
- Meaning: A task that's easy to accomplish, a thing lacking complexity.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto make a decision

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto split up
- Did you hear that Joan and John have split up?!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto draw a card
- I drew a card when it was my turn.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageLimited edition
- There are only a few copies of this book. I have a limited edition.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageStretch limits
- When was the last time you stretched your limits?
- I stretched my limits a couple of days ago when I worked until 11 p.m.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageGood night
- I wish you a pleasant evening.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageLoosen up
- You are too stressed out! Loosen up man!
- I often say this to myself, "Loosen up girl!"

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageRise above
- My mother always told me that I should try to rise above the situation.
- In this situation, I [believe,think] you might want to rise above.
- I tried to rise above their petty arguments.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageDon’t panic
- When was the last time you told someone, "Don't Panic!"?
- I don't remember precisely when but it was sometime in the last two weeks. I'm teaching my wife how to drive a car. There were a few times when I told her, "Don't panic. Everything will be okay!"
- Don't panic! Everything will be okay!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageCherish today
- When was the last time you used a similar phrase?
- I don't remember when I said this phrase but I think someone on a video that I watched recently said something similar to cherish today.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageFish Out Of Water :Someone being in a situation that they are unfamiliar or unsuited for.
- I felt like a fish out of water when I went to BBQ. I am a vegetarian and everyone was eating meat!
- For several years I wanted to try and become a BA. I tried it last weekend and I felt like a fish out of water.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageDon't Count Your Chickens Before They Hatch
- Do not rely on something you are not sure of.
- Last weekend I had a call with my old friend. He described to me his big idea of a new startup. I interrupted him, and said "Don't count your chickens before they hatch."

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagefallen for
- I have fallen for you! You are my one true love!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagehair-raising
- That was a hair-raising drive! I don't want to go down that mountain again without breaks!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagefaced with
- I'm faced with a strange situation! My brother thinks he's a chicken and I need the eggs!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagecame across
- I came across a strange problem.
- I came across a new word today!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagenailed it
- You nailed it in your presentation!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagejunk drawer
- It's in the junk drawer!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto jump into a conversation
- Do you mind if I jump in here? You guys are talking about something that I know a little bit about.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageI'm really into it.
- I'm really into yoga!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageThe rat race
- How do I get out of this rat race?

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageIt's been a long day.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageDrives Me [Crazy, Bananas, Insane,Nuts]
## Meaning: To greatly frustrate someone. To drive someone crazy, insane, bonkers, or bananas.
- The noise of you eating drives me nuts!
- It drives him crazy when I leave my shoes in the hallway.
- It drives me crazy when my wife leaves a wet towel on the bed.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageIt never crossed my mind.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageEverything turned out ok.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageWe were burning through our money.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageLet's agree to disagree!
- I don't want to argue about this anymore. Let's agree to disagree.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagetime flies!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagea finder’s fee
- I paid a finder's fee of 10%.
- Recruiters typically charge a finder's fee of X.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageThe first thing that comes to find...

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageI will have to figure it out on my own.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagethe handover

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageI am all ears!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageI had a point of reference.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageicing on the cake
- The free hotel room after winning at the casino was the icing on the cake.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageEaster eggs!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageGood morning, sunshine!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageLiving the dream!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageWhy so gloomy, roomie?

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageLaughter is the best medicine
- I have never thought that laughter was the best medicine!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageI have never bought in to that idea (that =pick your variable)
- I have never bought into the idea that AGILE is the best way to manage an engineering project.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageGotcha!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagehide and seek (game)
- We've been playing hide and seek all day long! I didn't realize this conference was so big!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagetag (game)

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagephone tag (trying to reach someone on the phone repeatedly)
- We're playing phone tag!
- I don't want to play phone tag anymore! Give me a specific time to call you!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageup to snuff (idiomatic)
- This report is not up to snuff.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageJust relax
- Just relax! Don't do anything stupid!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageAccept responsibility
- You need to accept responsibility for your fuck up!
- I don't need to hear your excuses! Accept responsibility and fix it!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageTry again
- Only stupid people expect different results applying the same approach. Try again!
- Only insane people expect different results for doing the same thing. Try again!
- Albert Einstein is widely credited with saying, “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results.”Try again!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageCherish friends
- I cherish the time with my friends.
- I appreciate spending time with my friends.
- I cherish what you did for me at the hospital.
- I cherish the memory of when we first met.
- I cherish what you did at the hospital.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageget along with
- I get along with my manager. We work well together.
- I don't get along very well with my brother.
- Do you get along with your sister?

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageIt's plain as a day!
- The TPS Report is missing the cover page! It's plain as day!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagetake notes
- I should have taken more notes before the exam.
- Take note of the things that you are not familiar with.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageTry again
- When you are feeling nervous remember to loosen up and try again!
- Don't give up! Try again!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageDamn good

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageGame on

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageLet' go ahead!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger image"Breathe deeply"
- You need to calm down and breathe deeply.
- If you are feeling nervous, then you should calm down and breathe deeply.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageKeep moving
- If your children are falling behind you, you can say, "Keep moving or I'll leave you here"!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagein charge of
- She was in charge of the department.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageI beg your pardon!
- I beg your pardon! I'm sorry. I didn't mean to step on your foot! (apologizing)
- I beg your pardon! That was quite rude! (admonishing someone for being rude)

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto the best of my abilities
- I have been following your instructions to the best of my abilities but it's still not working!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageThat's deep!
- This is a very interesting philosophical conversation but it's too deep for me! I'm going over there to chat with those cheerleaders now!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageMaybe it was just my imagination.
- I thought for sure I saw her at the restaurant but maybe it was just my imagination.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageI have a lot on my plate.
- I have a lot to do. I have a lot on my plate.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagesooner or later

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageunder the hood

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageso-far so-good

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagewishy-washy
- His answer was wishy-washy! It wasn't a yes, and it wasn't a no! He didn't really answer the question.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageI am no longer a human being! I am a human doing!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageon the fly
- It's hard to come up with a good answer just on the fly!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageit's a vicious [loop,cycle]
- We are caught in a vicious cycle of war and famine.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto talk shop (you are talking about work, often associated with the technical/tactical side)
- We have been talking shop since this morning! We might want to try and get some real work done now!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageI am an autodidact.
- I am an autodidact. I can learn on my own!
- A tireless researcher and autodidact, she delves into the annals of magical history and emerges with solutions to imminent supernatural disasters again and again.
- Corbyn says he enjoys 'reading and writing', to my eyes, he doesn't have the eager aura of an autodidact," he writes.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageread between the lines
- Try to understand the sub text.
- You need to learn to read between the lines. The manager just told you that he's not happy with your work!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagenot my place
- It's not my place to take care of such things.
- It's not my place to say.
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made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageFigure it out on your own!
- I spent the day trying to figure out how to get rid of the smell of fried onions.
- My father used to tell me to figure it out on my own. Now I realize he didn't know the answers either!
- I don't know but I will figure it out!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageI'm a morning person.
- I'm not very productive late in the day. I'm a morning person.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageAll hell is breaking loose. (idiomatic phrase)
- All hell broke loose last night at the disco when Lady GaGa announced that she is in fact an alien from Mobius Prime!
- The shit has hit the fan! All hell is breaking loose here! We have lost the Internet!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagerest assured
- Don't worry. Everything is taken care of. Rest assured that we have resolved all of the issues!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto trip off my tongue (idiomatic phrase)
- I let the idea trip off my tongue before I thought about it.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageself-service
- There are a number of self-service cloud providers out there.
- The restaurant has a self-service salad bar.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagetime goes by
- It's amazing how quickly time goes by while I'm with you my love.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto step up
- I taught my daughter to step up and help out when possible.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageThis is what I do for love.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageIt covers a lot of material in depth.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageWe got stuck in traffic!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageI drew the short stick!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageI don't know how to explain it.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageI'm feeling pretty frazzled right now!
- I'm nervous and aggravated at the same time! I'm feeling pretty frazzled!

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageI'm back to work!
- I was on vacation, but now I'm back at work.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto take out
- I need to take out the trash.
- I need to take the dog out for a walk.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto be in touch
- I'll be in touch later.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto be on track
(meaning: we are on time/ we are doing the right thing)
- We are on track to complete the project on time.
- We are on the right track with this solution.

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imageto be on time

made with Google ngram viewer Click in the image for interactive/larger imagetake online courses
- Before you take the exam, you should take a few online courses.
- I need to take a refresher course on security before I take the GCP exam.

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